2019 Chardonnay
Petaluma Gap AVA Sonoma Coast
TASTING NOTES
This beautifully bright and elegant Chardonnay is sourced from the exquisite Petaluma Gap AVA located on the Sonoma Coast. The Petaluma Gap AVA is defined by its unique micro-climate that produces outstanding Chardonnay grapes. Daily coastal breezes and fog sweep inland from the Pacific Ocean and down the “Gap” each afternoon creating cool temperatures. These coastal conditions produce absolutely stunning Chardonnay grapes. We are absolutely in LOVE with this wine!
A radiant, pale straw color with just a whisper of green. Aromas of green apple, lemon curd, and delicate jasmine tea tangle in the glass, accented with hints of guava and the fresh purity of crisp air after a rainstorm. The palate enters with a vivacious acidity, swathed in layers of sumptuous lemon sorbet, toasty oak, white nectarine, and juicy tangerine. The finish is soft and lingering, with a parting pop of acidity. This wine is pure finesse in a bottle, and will continue to drink beautifully now and through the next 3 years.
WINE PROFILE
| Grape Variety: | 100% Chardonnay |
| Appellation: | Petaluma Gap AVA Sonoma Coast |
| Vineyard: | 100% Gap's Crown Vineyard |
| Age of Vines: | Planted 2002 |
| Elevation: | 300 feet |
| Alcohol: | 14.5% |
| pH: | 3.42 |
| Acidity g/L: | 7.8 |
| Cellaring: | 12 months in 80% new French oak and 20% neutral French oak. Stirred on lees for 6 months. |
| Bottling Date: | December 2020 |
| Production | 130 cases |
Food Pairing: Halibut Provençal, Crab Cake with Garlic Aioli, Dijon-Tarragon Cream Chicken, Chicken Piccata, Ahi Tuna Salad with Avocado, Mango and Sweet Chili Sauce, Pork Tenderloin with a Creamy Sherry & Honey Sauce, Duck Confit Cassoulet, Dijon-Mustard Rack of Lamb with a Garlic Crust.